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The UK's food poverty crisis
The Explainer Austerity, Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and high inflation have led to one of Europe's worst rates of food insecurity
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What does the Green Party stand for?
The Explainer The party's growing prominence has sparked Labour into action ahead of the general election
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Should you ever take financial advice from social media?
The Explainer Not everything you see online is right, or right for you
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Crink: the new autocractic 'axis of evil'
The Explainer China, Russia, Iran and North Korea make up the 'axis of totalitarian states' colluding to undermine the West
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Talking Points
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Baby Reindeer's 'Martha' on Piers Morgan: a hunt for the truth
Talking Point Fiona Harvey's interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored leads to more 'vitriol'
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Is Marjorie Taylor Greene finished?
Talking Points Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson failed, but it still left many of her fellow Republicans furious
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King Charles portrait: 'mystique' or 'monstrosity'?
Talking Point While the artist hoped to portray the 'magic' of the monarchy, critics have lambasted the 'spooky' work
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Under the Radar
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The unlikely staying power of the humble floppy disk
Under the Radar Outdated and finite storage media are still used by governments around the world and have 'enduring' appeal'
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Under The Radar Believing Korean men 'beyond redemption' some women are swearing off them completely
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Namibia grapples with legacy of genocide on Shark Island
Under the radar A non-profit research agency believes it has located sites of unmarked graves of prisoners
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Speed Reads
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US overdose deaths fell in 2023, still topped 100k
Speed Read New CDC data shows drug overdose deaths dropped for the first time in five years
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Slovak prime minister 'will survive' after being shot
Speed Read Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition
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Biden and Trump agree to 2 debates, starting in June
Speed Read CNN will host the first debate on June 27
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David Copperfield faces sexual misconduct claims
Speed Read Allegations by 16 women include claims the world-famous magician drugged them before having sex with them
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